What is the cheapest way to get from Pickering to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Pickering to Rochester is to bus which costs $28 - $95 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pickering to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Pickering to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Pickering and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Pickering to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Brock Rd. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Markham - Cornell Bus GO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Pickering to Rochester?

The distance between Pickering and Rochester is 207 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.

How do I travel from Pickering to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Pickering to Rochester without a car is to bus via Toronto which takes 7h 8m and costs $35 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Pickering to Rochester?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Pickering to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pickering to Rochester bus from?

Pickering to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Markham - Cornell Bus GO station.

Train or bus from Pickering to Rochester?

The best way to get from Pickering to Rochester is to bus via Toronto which takes 7h 8m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Pickering to Rochester bus arrive?

Pickering to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Pickering to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Pickering to Rochester is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Pickering to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 157+ hotels available in Rochester.

Pickering to Rochester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pickering to Rochester by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus via Toronto
best
1. Take the bus from Toronto to RochesterAdt N813 / ...
7h 8m
$38–120
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Markham - Cornell Bus GO to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685
7h 50m
$29–94
Train
1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to RochesterVIA Rail
7h 13m
$38–100
Drive 184 mi
1. Drive from Pickering to Rochester184 mi
3h 39m
$43–61

Pickering to Rochester by bus and train

14Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Pickering, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?

Trailways operates a bus from Toronto to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 5h 3m.

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